In a study recently summarized in The Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers examined the relationship between sitting for long periods of time and the risk for developing dementia. The study involved nearly 50k people aged 60 and older. Inactivity has long been associated with increased risk for heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, obesity,…
READ MOREExercise has been linked to longevity. Studies have found that exercise reduces rates of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lowers blood pressure. Exercise also improves our mood and can reduce depression. There is a scientific reason for this. When our muscles are used, they release chemicals into the bloodstream, including proteins called myokines. Myokines have…
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Regular exercise greatly benefits individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. A recent study examined the effects of aerobic exercise on people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The study included sedentary people aged 30 to 75 who were experiencing mild PD symptoms. The group was split into two: 1) the first group performed stretching and relaxation exercises, and 2)…
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Dr. Macie Smith, Alzheimer’s / dementia expert and SYNERGY HomeCare gerontologist, was featured on Good Morning Arizona. She provided information on Alzheimer’s and dementia. She offered advice to families dealing with the disease. One misperception that she addressed was the notion that a person with dementia should be placed in an assisted living or memory…
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We have a client in Tucson with Parkinson’s Disease. His family moved him into an assisted living facility because they were facing challenges associated with falls and mood changes. His situation only got worse because he did not receive the attention he needed. He desperately wanted to return home so his family contacted us and…
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Navigating through the maze of benefits available to veterans can be challenging. These programs help provide access to healthcare, supportive devices, social services, and home care. SYNERGY HomeCare in Tucson is proud to provide help to the men and women that have served our country. We work with the Veterans Administration (VA) and other organizations…
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The compassionate and care-focused approach of hospice has benefited millions of terminally ill patients and their families. However, the practice of hospice is largely unfamiliar outside of the medical community and people with firsthand experience with hospice.
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